Employment Law

The employment law team at Rohde Dales is dedicated to working with you in developing strategies to manage the substantial risks facing employers.

Employment law has evolved into a highly technical area of the law, and we have the knowledge and experience required both to provide you with advice and counseling and to guide you through litigation.

Employment Law Advice and Counseling

Our attorneys offer advice and counseling in all areas of employment law. Due to the ever-changing nature of employment law, this advice and counseling is critical in minimizing the risk of litigation. We assist employers in conducting internal investigations involving matters of employee misconduct including sexual harassment. We counsel clients regarding employee discipline, the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the termination of employees. We draft and review contracts, documents and policies including:

Employee Handbooks and Policies

Employment contracts

Noncompete Agreements

Employment Applications

Independent Contractor Agreements

Drug Testing Policies

Employment Litigation

Unfortunately, civil litigation is often an unavoidable reality in the business world. Our attorneys have represented clients before Federal District Courts, Wisconsin State Courts, the Equal Rights Division, the EEOC, arbitration proceedings, the 7th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals, and the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Our experience includes:

Wrongful discharge claims

Americans with Disabilities Act

Contract and labor disputes

Unfair competition matters

Employment discrimination charges

Workers’ compensation matters

Family Medical Leave Act

Unpaid wages and overtime

Arrest and conviction record discrimination

Sexual harassment charges

We have represented employers of all sizes, and with all of our clients, we promptly respond to your inquiries and work with you to provide practical solutions. We are committed to assisting you to manage your business in a manner that reduces the risk of litigation and enables you to achieve your business goals.